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Richard Parsons

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedJun 28, 2026

Richard Parsons

Richard Parsons

Founder, R&R Ventures

Richard Parsons's Career

R&R Ventures

San Francisco, CA, US

Founder

The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation

New York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Imagination Capital

Imagination Capital

New York City, NY, US

Co-Founder

MSG Sports

New York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Lazard

New York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Estée Lauder

New York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

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Richard Parsons's Career

R&R Ventures

Investment Firm302013San Francisco, CA, US

Founder

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